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To be better prepared for an unknowable, unknown event, we must have a better understanding of recorded defensive gun uses. These are critical incidents where a legally armed individual was able to stop a violent crime by either presenting or using a firearm. This information is valuable to better understand […]

With cold weather upon us, a common question has to do with defensive ammunition performance versus heavier and layered clothing. Mother Nature is brutal and cold weather exposure kills hundreds of people annually. Winter clothing has evolved over the years, but it is still thick and bulky. Contrary to some […]

Is there a need for a different ammunition test for civilian self-defense scenarios? It’s a good question and bears first understanding the current testing method and how it came into existence. Traveling back to the 80s and a tragic shootout between federal agents and hardened violent criminal actors brings us […]

Have you ever wondered where accuracy shooting standards came from? How they came to be and why they are important? Accuracy shooting standards were established to best prepare the shooter to manage an unknown, unknowable event. Defensive gun uses are mostly surprise attacks. There is little, if any, warning and […]

As you shoot pistols more often you begin to appreciate their subtleties. You learn more about the equipment as your shooting skills advance. There is no way around developing shooting skills other than to shoot. No short cuts, cheat codes or life hacks—it’s time on the range honing your skill. […]

There are many debates in this world. Whether it be cars, sports teams or barbeque grills, you will find heated debates abound. It can make for lively conversation indeed and the better conversations generally are filled not with opinions, but facts. There will be some sort of metric to help […]

The right ammunition choice when it comes to self-defense is high performance jacketed hollow points. You want to stop the attack as quickly as possible with ammunition that reliably performs. Ammunition must penetrate at least 12 inches and expand at least 1.5 times the original diameter. For the average person […]

When comparing practice ammunition with defensive ammunition you quickly notice the price difference. Double, even triple the cost is normal. The cost may influence your decision to select the cheaper practice ammunition for home defense or everyday carry. The difference in price is a result of a difference in performance—terminal […]

As you become more comfortable carrying a pistol for self-defense, you learn a lot—and you learn all sorts of things. For instance, you learn about the defensive ammunition you use and carry. Surprisingly, there is a high amount of wear and tear that occurs when you carry on a regular […]

Carrying for self-defense becomes a lifestyle choice. No matter how much you try to reduce the impact, or in some cases the inconvenience, it is hard to completely remove them. What I suggest and practice is to live your life but be armed in the process. In the beginning, this […]